A scene as it might look to a person with myopia (nearsightedness.) Myopia is an eye problem that causes objects at a distance to be blurry. A nearsighted person can clearly see objects that are close to him, but has a hard time focusing on objects that are far away.
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
By Troy Bedinghaus, O.D., About.com Guide
Updated October 10, 2007
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Myopia
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